 Last additions - Tabayama 丹波山村 |
Taba bus stop and bus garageMar 05, 2007
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Bus to Okutama, TokyoMar 05, 2007
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Taba bus stopMar 05, 2007
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Fishing pondsMar 05, 2007
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Camping bungalows along the river. For warmer months.Mar 05, 2007
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Roadside waterwellMar 05, 2007
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Riverside picnic pavilionsMar 05, 2007
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Taba bus garageMar 05, 2007
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Outdoor stageMar 05, 2007
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ScarecrowMar 05, 2007
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Camping bungalowsMar 05, 2007
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ScarecrowMar 05, 2007
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Glorious Tama RiverMar 05, 2007
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An observation deck is also provided.Mar 05, 2007
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Picnic pavilion with charcoal grill (for the fish caught).Mar 05, 2007
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WaterfallsMar 05, 2007
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Path from above.Mar 05, 2007
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Tennis courts with snow.Mar 05, 2007
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Otaki WaterfallMar 05, 2007
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Fishing pondMar 05, 2007
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Trail to waterfallsMar 05, 2007
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When I was walking here, I did not know there was a waterfall.Mar 05, 2007
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View from the observation deckMar 05, 2007
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Trout fishing ponds for customers in warmer months.Mar 05, 2007
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Path to Otaki Waterfalls 雄滝Mar 05, 2007
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Tama River, looks very inviting in summer.Mar 05, 2007
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Waterwheel 水車Mar 05, 2007
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When I walked around, my planned 20-min. stay turned into a 2-hour walking tour of this pacifying place, full of mountains and a clear river. A delightful discovery. Suigen ParkMar 05, 2007
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Waterwwheel (not working)Mar 05, 2007
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Riverside fishing pondsMar 05, 2007
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A few bridges span the river.Mar 05, 2007
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Upriver as seen from the bridge.Mar 05, 2007
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Completely surrounded by mountains with a clear river running in the middle.Mar 05, 2007
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Bus to Taba. The bus runs from Okutama Station in Tokyo. It is the only public transportation link with the village.Mar 05, 2007
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I was in Okutama and noticed that the bus goes on to Tabayama village in neighboring Yamanashi. I got really curious and rode the bus to Tabayama. This is central Tabayama.Mar 05, 2007
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WaterfallMar 05, 2007
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Trail to Mt. KumotoriMar 05, 2007
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori, Tokyo's tallest mountain. That's where the hikers were headed.Mar 05, 2007
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Tama RiverMar 05, 2007
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By coincidence, I found this man-made waterfall.Mar 05, 2007
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Mountain with a patch of green.Mar 05, 2007
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Numerous monkey poop along the road.Mar 05, 2007
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Pretty scenic area.Mar 05, 2007
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The area is part of the Chichibu-Tama National Park.Mar 05, 2007
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There were many hikers on the bus, and I wondered where they were going, so I followed them.Mar 05, 2007
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Bus stop. Notice the monkey crossing the road.Mar 05, 2007
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These photos were taken in Feb. Probably scenic in fall.Mar 05, 2007
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Crystal clear water of Tama RiverMar 05, 2007
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Crystal clear water of Tama River with fall leaves.Mar 05, 2007
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A suspension bridge over the river.Mar 05, 2007
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Tama River, very quiet and peaceful.Mar 05, 2007
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Tama River as seen from the bridge.Mar 05, 2007
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Tama RiverMar 05, 2007
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On the side of the road near the bus stop, there is a trail going down to Tama River.Mar 05, 2007
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Omatsuri bus stop for Okutama.Mar 05, 2007
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Omatsuri is actually a place name. The small settlement has a lodge and restaurant.Mar 05, 2007
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Omatsuri bus stop for Taba.Mar 05, 2007
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